Hey everyone, this month we're hosting a very special all-church event called the Return Gathering.

We believe that this gathering based on Joel II is an important moment for our church as we boldly and prayerfully step into a new season.

Ahead of the Return Gathering, Pastor Andy is bringing a seven-part podcast mini-series,

sharing different conversations with guests that you will find helpful and encouraging as we

prepare for this historic gathering at Saddleback. Let's dive in to today's conversation.

Hey, we have the privilege today of having Al Gordon with us. He's the lead pastor of St. Church,

was on staff for a long time at a church that deeply influenced

Stacey and I called H-T-B. I've been a huge part of Alpha and all God has done there,

started another movement called Renaissance. But most importantly, is a passionate lover of Jesus

and God has been doing something really

awesome in his midst and their church in this season and so he's here just to share

some of that with us of how God's at work at St. Church so will you guys please

welcome Al Gordon. Al thanks for coming to hang out with us.

Oh, thank you for making me feel so at home with the weather.

Yeah.

Just for those of you watching online, it is pouring with rain in Southern California.

And cold, really cold.

So I feel really at home, thank you.

You're carrying the anointing from London.

So Al, tell us a little bit about kind of, you have three kids, you're married, anything

you want to say about your family?

Oh, where to begin.

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